2022 Kia EV6 GT-Line Photo: Kia Kia recently introduced its new “Opposites United” design philosophy, focusing on five pillars: Bold for Nature, Joy for Reason, Power to Progress, Technology for Life, and Tension for Serenity. As a part of that strategy, the automaker revealed images and details of its first dedicated battery electric vehicle —…
Photo: General Motors Ever since GMC announced that it would be reviving the legendary Hummer nameplate as an all-electric vehicle (with some absolutely bonkers capability ratings), fans have been ravenous for updates. It’s no wonder, then, that when GM engineer Al Oppenheiser shared a logo teasing the upcoming vehicle’s “crab mode,” the internet went insane….
Photo: Chevrolet As the market for electric cars and SUVs heats up with new models and heightened capabilities, one of the segment’s longtime leaders is more than holding its own. According to the editors at U.S. News & World Report, the 2021 Chevrolet Bolt EV stands out as this year’s best electric vehicle. A Worry-Free…
Electric vehicle ownership might cost you a bit more in 2020. Starting on Jan. 1, certain states will start imposing special fees on gas-free autos to help fund local infrastructure projects. Smart Upkeep: Signs that it’s time for an alignment Increased fees for EV ownership Per Fox Business, some of the states that are stepping…
The 2021 Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV charging Photo: Mitsubishi Motors U.S states have long been relying on gas taxes to help pay for roadwork and other infrastructure projects. However, with the growing popularity of electric vehicles, this may no longer be a feasible way to fund these projects. That’s why Texas state senators are discussing a…
The 2022 Chevrolet Bolt EV Photo: Chevrolet Thanks to a recently unveiled redesign, the 2022 Chevrolet Bolt EV is well-positioned to lead General Motors’ upcoming onslaught of 30 new electric vehicles by 2025. Essential Care for Your Vehicle: Here’s why you should keep up with scheduled maintenance For 2022, the Bolt EV comes with a…
A rendering of what the solar array at Ford World will look like upon completion Ford is paving the way for employees at their World Headquarters to charge their plug-in electric vehicles while they work by teaming with DTE Energy to create the largest solar array in Michigan. The 360-parking-space-sized solar array will boast 30…
The Focus Electric is currently Ford’s sole electric vehicle Without question, Tesla is one of the hottest names in the automotive industry today, and there’s good reason for that. Tesla is a constant innovator that is perhaps closer than any other brand to bringing the electric car to prominence. The only thing standing in its…
The 2017 Chevy Bolt is scheduled to become available for purchase before the end of the year Photo: © General Motors Last week, Chevy announced that its new Bolt EV will have an EPA-estimated electric driving range of 238 miles, making it the most affordable electric vehicle in the world today with an all electric…
Nissan Serena e-POWER Nissan’s commitment to electric vehicle and autonomous driving technology will be on full display at this year’s Tokyo Motor Show when the company debuts the all new Serena e-POWER minivan equipped with Nissan’s inventive e-POWER electric drive system. According to Nissan, “The e-POWER system features full electric-motor drive, meaning that the wheels…
The 2020 Mitsubishi SUV lineup Photo: Mitsubishi Motors Mitsubishi Motors has revealed its new Environmental Plan, which lays out actions and goals for the next 30 years. The automaker intends to create a more sustainable society by selling more electric vehicles and reducing carbon dioxide emissions. The Environment Plan includes three parts: the Environmental Policy,…
Buick rececntly unveiled the LaCrosse (HEV) in Beijing, along with the Avista concept Photo: © General Motors Since China happens to be one of Buick’s largest markets, it only makes sense that the American luxury automaker decided to debut its new LaCrosse Hybrid Electric Vehicle (HEV) at the 2016 Beijing Auto Show. “GM’s leadership in…
One of the biggest problems with electric vehicles is the relative inconvenience of charging a battery while on the go. Really, beyond the availability of charging stations, there is one fundamental problem: it takes quite a while to charge electric car batteries. Even connected to a fast-charging station, it can take a half hour to…
Since 2014, the Kia Soul EV has been adding a whole lot of funk to the relatively stagnant electric vehicle segment. Now, it looks like the 2016 model is continuing this tradition—with a $2,000 price slash. Kia recently revealed a new entry-level version of the uniquely-styled EV, dubbing it the EV-e. This new model has…
GM’s next-gen lithium metal batteries could make EVs lighter, cheaper, and longer-range Photo: Steve Fecht for GM A new partnership could help General Motors produce electric vehicles with far more range than what’s possible with current technology. Coming Soon: Meet the new 2022 Chevrolet Bolt EV and Bolt EUV According to the Detroit Free Press,…
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